On the surface, David seems like he is doing fine. He has been married for 42 years, retired for seven years, has three children, six grandchildren, a dog named Skip, and likes to golf on Tuesday mornings. David was diagnosed…
When your loved one starts showing signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, normal routines start to become difficult to handle. One of those challenges is the process of eating. People with dementia may get overwhelmed by the number of food choices or…
What you should know about sundowning syndrome and how it affects patients with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia: Sundowning is a phenomenon that may occur in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, and is often referred to as “late-day confusion.” Sundowning is…
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the demands of caregiving? Alzheimer’s Family Center (AFC) can help. Thanks to a generous grant from Archstone Foundation, AFC can now offer caregivers help on a more personal level. Caregivers & Depression According to the…
Everyone deserves to enjoy the holidays, especially those caring for someone with dementia. The holidays are a tough time to get through as a caregiver. To help maintain not only your loved one’s health but also your own, here are…